wilt
Third Person
wilts
Present Participle
wilting
Past Tense
wilted
Past Participle
wilted
1
to gradually lose strength, energy, or confidence, often due to exhaustion or discouragement
- She started strong during the debate, but began to wilt under the aggressive questioning.
- After working nonstop for twelve hours, he wilted into the couch without a word.
- The team wilted in the second half, unable to keep up with their opponents' pace.
- You could see him wilt a little every time his idea was dismissed.
- Under the scorching sun, the hikers began to wilt, their enthusiasm fading fast.
2
to become limp or droopy, usually due to lack of water or loss of vitality
- The flowers wilted in the scorching sun as they awaited a much-needed drink.
- Without proper care, the lettuce in the garden began to wilt under the intense summer heat.
- The delicate petals of the bouquet began to wilt after being left unattended for several hours.
- The lettuce in the refrigerator started to wilt, reminding the homeowner to use it before it became unusable.
- As the chef prepared the salad, they noticed the spinach leaves starting to wilt and quickly added dressing to revive them.
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